The majority of Hawaii voters support the right of same-sex couples to marry, according to a recent statewide survey of voters.

The poll, conducted by QMark Research, found that 54 percent of Hawaiians support marriage equality. Opposition has dropped to 31 percent, a six point decline since January.

In February, the State House Judiciary Committee failed to schedule a hearing on the marriage equality bill, a procedural hurdle that in effect stalled the bill for the previous legislative session.

Despite the temporary set back, HRC will continue its work alongside Hawaii United for Marriage, a strong coalition of local organizations, religious congregations, labor unions and businesses working together to secure marriage for loving, committed gay and lesbian couples.

Hawaii currently allows civil unions for same-sex couples, while 13 states plus the District of Columbia have full marriage equality.